Jayne Mansfield - Shakespeare, Tchaikovsky & Me (LP, Mono) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Released in 1963

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl has little to no hairline scratches or scuffs. Sleeve has little to no corner and edge wear. UltraSonic cleaned.
 

B Side Barcode: 2544797445

Notes:

Liner notes by Jayne Mansfield:

"When you pick up this album, many of you, I am sure will say, 'Jayne Mansfield reading classical poetry????' I think you will then want to turn the album over and read the back to find out what brought all of this about. That is why I decided to write a personal letter for the back 'liner' of the album.

An actress must act. It is a dis-association of self from the character to be acted out. In our profession we must be able to instantly express pain, grief, happiness, elation, and other emotions — not only from the physical expression but equally important, to be able to express our emotions with our voices. This, to me, has always been the true mettle of a good actor or actress. I can think of no greater challenge than the recitation of poetry — and particularly classical poetry.

Poetry to me is the expression of our daily lives, our history, loves, accomplishments and disappointments. I can think of no greater beauty than the reading of a Shakespeare Sonnet with a background of Tchaikovsky's romantic and beautifully poetic music. It is like a great Broadway Musical with words and music by the Masters.

In this album I have selected poetry which has had a profound influence on my life and career — which has given me inspiration to greater goals in life — soothed me during times if stress — and given greater meaning to the love and happiness I have known in my life.

It is my wish and desire that you will enjoy listening to this album as much as I enjoyed doing it.

Warmly,
Jayne Mansfield."


Title On Label is: Shakespeare, Tchaikovsky And Me 

A1. Opening Titles
A2. How Do I Love Thee
A3. The Indian Serenade
A4. Good-Night
A5. You Say I Love Not
A6. If This Be Love
A7. The Lady's "Yes"
A8. She Walks In Beauty
A9. Cleopatra
A10. Was This The Face
A11. Whiteness, Or Chastity
A12. Madrigal
A13. Jenny Kiss'd Me
A14. Verses Copied From The Window Of An Obscure Lodging House
A15. The Enchantment
A16. The Passionate Sheperd To His Love
A17. Upon The Nipples Of Julia's Breast
A18. Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
B1. The Lovers
B2. To The Virgins, To Make Much Of Time
B3. Inclusions
B4. When You Are Old
B5. Daffodils
B6. Take, O, Take Those Lips Away
B7. Mark How The Bashful Morn
B8. Oh! Dear, What Can The Matter Be?
B9. The Miller's Daughter
B10. The Fire Of Love
B11. The Constant Lover
B12. Why Should A Foolish Marriage Vow
B13. Believe Me, If All Those Enduring Young Charms
B14. Love Me Little, Love Me Long

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